Cost of living in Townsville, Australia vs Verona, Italy
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Townsville (Australia) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€11) | €13 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.73 (€3.05) | €4.33 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 (€0.88) | €1.37 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (€3.26) | €4.20 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.11 (€2.65) | €1.87 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (€4.14) | €5.74 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.07 (€2.63) | €1.70 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 (€2.91) | €1.39 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 (€2.98) | €1.38 | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (€10) | €7 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.01 (€1.94) | €2.27 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (€1.34) | €1.03 | + 30% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,170 (€1,401) | €965 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 (€1,014) | €672 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$135 (€87) | €178 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,398 (€903) | €630 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$894 (€577) | €483 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 (€121) | €100 | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (€37) | €24 | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$533 (€344) | €431 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 (€148) | €122 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (€9) | €4.99 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 38% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$48 (€31) | €94 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$42 (€27) | €35 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (€90) | €91 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 (€67) | €130 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,423 (€17,057) | €20,723 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 (€0.94) | €1.45 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 (€38) | €34 | + 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (€14) | €20 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is 25% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (€5.59) | €8 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (€44) | €99 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (€5.31) | €5.45 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.68 (€3.02) | €3.61 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (€3.94) | €3.88 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.74 (€1.77) | €1.61 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 (€2.02) | €2.34 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€16) | €19 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 (€31) | €39 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (€18) | €16 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 (€57) | €58 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.47 (€2.88) | €1.45 | + 98% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (€3.90) | €4.61 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$696 (€449) | €447 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (€0.65) | €0.18 | + 262% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 (€34) | €48 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (€13) | €5.29 | + 147% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €2,900 (AU$4,493) in Townsville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,700 in Verona.
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